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Best and Cleanest Codec Workflow for Standard Def DVDs
Have a question for those in the know. What might be best and cleanest codec Worklfow for standard definition DVDs made through Final Cut Pro and Compressor? I’m making demo-reels made with the Red ONE from 2K ProRess 422 files.
Perviously my path would have been to Export the 5 min film to ProRess 422 HQ in Compressor. That ProRess 422 would be then down-rezzed to a 8.0 Mbps m2v file then imported into DVD Studio Pro for the final DVD output.
My question is, is this an efficient way to get the best quality DVD with what I have to work with? Is exporting the original program to ProRess 422 then to the 8.0 Mbps m2v file necessary? (This was the workflow I was advised to take a year ago.)
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Generally, it’s best to Export a self-contained Quicktime Using Current Settings from your timeline then use that in Compressor to encode the mv2 & ac3 files. A data rate of 8mbps is asking for trouble. You risk compatibility and playback issues. Many recommend (with programs less than 60 minutes) using a CBR of 6.5mbps and that assumes you’re using an ac3 rather than aiff audio file.
John
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